Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Updated by Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was revealed 19 months after the EX-FC100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS grades versus the EX-FC100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
SX20 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-FC100 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-FC100
SX20 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-FC100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the EX-FC100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and EX-FC100 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-FC100.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX20 IS to give greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $300 |